Assistant Controller (Contract to Perm) - Hart Energy

Hart Energy provides specialized data/information products and member-only services that ranks among the leading providers of news, data and analysis for the global energy industry.

Hart Energy offers a competitive benefits package, 401(k) plan, 21 Paid Time Off (PTO) days, 14 paid holidays, flexible work schedule and much more.

Ongoing responsibilities include:

• Oversee the implementation of a new accounting platform (first 90 days), prefer experience with Intacct SaaS.
• Lead and manage all functions related to receivables, payables, G/L, inter-company accounts and assist treasury department with bank balances and cash management.
• Lead month-end close process and consolidation of financial information for reporting purposes. Complete month-end true-ups, accruals, depreciation and amortization; ensure timely and accurate monthly closing by stipulated deadlines
• Hire and develop support team
• Prepare daily reports, monthly financial reports/statements and maintain full set of accounts, general ledgers and journals according to US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Lead and manage accountants in daily operations, fulfil tasks yourself and delegate tasks as needed and provide training and guidance.
• Assist with the analysis of financial performance, prepare and manage budget and 18 month rolling forecast.
• Perform Variance analysis and Cash Flow Management.
• Prepare comprehensive metrics for the business lines.
• Interprets operating results and makes specific recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement.
• Lead and Manage annual audit and coordination and liaison with external auditors.
• Lead and Manage annual tax preparation and coordination and liaison with external tax partner.
• Participates in the business process. Makes presentations to Senior Management and conducts special projects as required.
• Properly manage and train direct reports as necessary and provide input when applicable to annual evaluations
• Assist with the management of banking relationship and enhance cash management and financial leverage.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor's in Accounting
• CPA Required
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience with two years in a controller position

*An Equal Opportunity Employer.